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17 September, 2015

CHINA | EDUCATE GIRLS | SMALL BUDGET PROJECTS

Captivating Computer Assisted Learning - filling a gap in rural remote schools

Low Motivation and Poor-Quality Education - these are two of the barriers remote rural children face when going to their local school. But, when students become excited about learning, great things happen. This is where technology can now come into play. The main goal of Captivating's latest initiative, the Captivating Computer Assisted Learning (CCAL) programRead the full article...

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Topics: Nanshan Challenge, Qinghai, Shamtse

14 September, 2015

CHINA | EDUCATE GIRLS | PROJECT EDEN
Back to School
By Dale & Cyndi Gummin (Directors of Project Eden) September! So, what is on your “back-to-school” shopping list? Does it include uniforms, plastic slippers, wash-basin, broom and mosquito-prevention devices, along with the standard notebooks, pens and backpack?
This week our students from the Seng Girls’ School returned from summer holiday, after a journey that...
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11 September, 2015

CHINA | KENYA | NEPAL | PUBLICATIONS
So, what does Captivating International do again?
Quickest way to find out is to glance through our most recent "SIMPLY CAPTIVATING" update newsletter. This latest edition also includes our 2014 Annual Report and audited financials. Got questions or want to join the party? - email info@captivating.org. 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Captivating, in partnership with LOVEQTRA and the Seng Girls Vocational Training School and home (SGVTS), are always exploring ways for girls to get the start they need to enter their dream career, and with it, the prospect...<div class="item_readmore"><a href="/living-the-dream-four-girls-jump-for-joy-at-starting-medical-school">Read <span class="hide-on-mobile">the full</span> article...</a></div></p><br><div class="p-bottom share" title="click or tap to share" alt="click or tap to share"><img src="https://old.captivating.org/wp-content/themes/captivating/images/p-share.png">41 SHARES</div><div class="p-topics"><span>Topics:</span> <a href="https://old.captivating.org/tag/kong/">KONG</a>, <a href="https://old.captivating.org/tag/loveqtra/">LOVEQTRA</a></div></div><div class="social-share-buttons" ag-image="https://old.captivating.org/wp-content/uploads/P1140529-e1455678380566.jpg"><ul><li><a class="social-share-link" ag-provider="facebook" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="Share on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcaptivating.org/living-the-dream-four-girls-jump-for-joy-at-starting-medical-school&t=Living+the+dream+-+four+girls+jump+for+joy+at+starting+medical+school;s=100&p[url]=http%3A%2F%2Fcaptivating.org/living-the-dream-four-girls-jump-for-joy-at-starting-medical-school&p[images][0]=https://old.captivating.org/wp-content/uploads/P1140529-e1455678380566.jpg&p[title]=Living+the+dream+-+four+girls+jump+for+joy+at+starting+medical+school"><img alt="facebook" title="Share on Facebook" class="social-share-button" width="22" height="47" src="/wp-content/themes/captivating/images/sns-fb-bw.png" /></a></li><li><a class="social-share-link" ag-provider="twitter" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="Share on Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaptivating.org/living-the-dream-four-girls-jump-for-joy-at-starting-medical-school;text=Living+the+dream+-+four+girls+jump+for+joy+at+starting+medical+school. 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Following the earthquake in Nepal five months ago, an already bad situation is now getting worse. Efforts need to be doubled as does the need for prevention related activities. Education is the key.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Captivating's support of the amazing work of local Nepal based...<div class="item_readmore"><a href="/education-the-most-powerful-of-weapons-fighting-the-trafficking-of-girls-in-nepal">Read <span class="hide-on-mobile">the full</span> article...</a></div></p><br><div class="p-bottom share" title="click or tap to share" alt="click or tap to share"><img src="https://old.captivating.org/wp-content/themes/captivating/images/p-share.png">13 SHARES</div><div class="p-topics"><span>Topics:</span> <a href="https://old.captivating.org/tag/3-angels-nepal/">3 Angels Nepal</a>, <a href="https://old.captivating.org/tag/3an/">3AN</a></div></div><div class="social-share-buttons" ag-image="https://old.captivating.org/wp-content/uploads/nepal-e1455684696229.jpg"><ul><li><a class="social-share-link" ag-provider="facebook" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="Share on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcaptivating.org/education-the-most-powerful-of-weapons-fighting-the-trafficking-of-girls-in-nepal&t=Education+-+the+most+powerful+of+weapons+fighting+the+TRAFFICKING+of+girls+in+Nepal;s=100&p[url]=http%3A%2F%2Fcaptivating.org/education-the-most-powerful-of-weapons-fighting-the-trafficking-of-girls-in-nepal&p[images][0]=https://old.captivating.org/wp-content/uploads/nepal-e1455684696229.jpg&p[title]=Education+-+the+most+powerful+of+weapons+fighting+the+TRAFFICKING+of+girls+in+Nepal"><img alt="facebook" title="Share on Facebook" class="social-share-button" width="22" height="47" src="/wp-content/themes/captivating/images/sns-fb-bw.png" /></a></li><li><a class="social-share-link" ag-provider="twitter" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="Share on Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaptivating.org/education-the-most-powerful-of-weapons-fighting-the-trafficking-of-girls-in-nepal;text=Education+-+the+most+powerful+of+weapons+fighting+the+TRAFFICKING+of+girls+in+Nepal. 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We were so privileged to have her in our Shenzhen office for 3 weeks. Thank you Kanishka for your time and energy. We wish you all the very best for the future in all your ...<div class="item_readmore"><a href="/working-at-captivating-an-interns-perspective">Read <span class="hide-on-mobile">the full</span> article...</a></div></p><br><div class="p-bottom share" title="click or tap to share" alt="click or tap to share"><img src="https://old.captivating.org/wp-content/themes/captivating/images/p-share.png">15 SHARES</div><div class="p-topics"><span>Topics:</span> <a href="https://old.captivating.org/tag/internship/">Internship</a></div></div><div class="social-share-buttons" ag-image="https://old.captivating.org/wp-content/uploads/Kanishika-and-Office-0190-e1455689728106.jpg"><ul><li><a class="social-share-link" ag-provider="facebook" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="Share on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcaptivating.org/working-at-captivating-an-interns-perspective&t=Working+at+Captivating+-+an+Intern%27s+Perspective;s=100&p[url]=http%3A%2F%2Fcaptivating.org/working-at-captivating-an-interns-perspective&p[images][0]=https://old.captivating.org/wp-content/uploads/Kanishika-and-Office-0190-e1455689728106.jpg&p[title]=Working+at+Captivating+-+an+Intern%27s+Perspective"><img alt="facebook" title="Share on Facebook" class="social-share-button" width="22" height="47" src="/wp-content/themes/captivating/images/sns-fb-bw.png" /></a></li><li><a class="social-share-link" ag-provider="twitter" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="Share on Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaptivating.org/working-at-captivating-an-interns-perspective;text=Working+at+Captivating+-+an+Intern%27s+Perspective. 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Check out the 2014 Shenzhen Charity Auction highlights video. Don't miss our next event - Oct 17, Shenzhen, China.</h2></a><p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">ACT NOW</span></strong> to book your seat or table at this event.<strong> 60% of available tickets ALREADY SOLD</strong>. Pay by Sept 15 to get the early-bird special rate. Details below. <iframe src="http://v.qq.com/iframe/player.html?vid=l0163k1wvv3&tiny=0&auto=0" width="620" height="478" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"> Read the full article...

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27 August, 2015

CAPTIVATING FOSTER FAMILY LOANS PROGRAMS | EDUCATE GIRLS | END POVERTY | KENYA
Captivating/ACDF Microfinance Program - Helping Grace and 100 other orphans stay with family and go to school
“My name is Grace Moraa. My parents died from AIDS and I'm now an orphan. But my life has many bright lights. I am twelve years old and in class seven at Suneka primary school. I now live with my aunty after the death of my only remaining parent; my mother. She passed on three years...
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Topics: ACDF, African Community Development Foundation (Kenya), Micro-Finance, Orphans

20 August, 2015

CAPTIVATING’S ONE MORE YEAR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | CHINA | EDUCATE GIRLS | SENG GIRLS VOCATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL (SGVTS)
A BUDDING ARTIST gets to pursue her dream
By Francine Zhang
Jigmed Lhamo is a Seng Girl whose life is being transformed. She is such a sweet girl with a gentle personality. Since 2009, Jigmed has been sponsored by one of our very special child sponsorship family members in Australia (thanks Leisa). I met with Jigmed last week and have...
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Topics: Fung (1906) Foundation, Li & Fung, Qinghai

19 August, 2015

CAPACITY-BUILDING LEADERSHIP PROGRAM | CHINA | EDUCATE GIRLS
Clara's story - Capacity Training made me a better person
By Clara
My name is Gaerjie and my teachers call me Clara as my class name for English study. I am very lucky and grateful that I had the chance to attend the Capacity Training supported by Captivating International and PCH in 2014. I am a person...
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Topics: PCH, PCH International, Qinghai, Shamtse

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